Ochsner Health

Medical Assistant – Full Time, Sleep Medicine/Neurology, Virtual Clinic

Ochsner Health
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeChalmette • Louisiana • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in providing individualized medical care and maintaining effective communication with patients and healthcare providers. Maintains clinical knowledge and compliance with regulatory standards while delivering excellent patient service.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Basic Life Support (BLS)Clinical KnowledgeEffective Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide individualized medical care to assigned patients in person, electronically, and via telephone under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
  • Assist in delivering healthcare services to patients of varied backgrounds and ages
  • Maintain positive relationships with patients and their families
  • Support the attending physician and ensure efficient patient flow
  • Communicate by phone to ensure patient needs are met timely and accurately
  • Access company data systems to document pertinent medical information
  • Support the patient and provider throughout the patient visit
  • Ensure the patient and provider are prepared for the visit
  • Answer patient questions before departure and prepare the room for the next appointment
  • Provide excellent patient service through effective communication by phone and in person
  • Complete appropriate documentation, including patient registration when necessary
  • Maintain clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials through professional development
  • Handle other duties as assigned
  • Comply with Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs when working in an occupational health clinic
  • Adapt behavior and communication style to the specific patient population
  • Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance
  • Report known or suspected unethical, questionable, safety, privacy, or compliance-related concerns

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
  • Experience working with and maintaining confidential information
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
  • Clinical knowledge
  • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to comply with federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, regulatory agency requirements, policies, and standards
  • Ability to meet Medium Work physical demands, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally
  • Ability to work in a healthcare setting with occupational risks involving blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
  • Accessibility support and accommodation assistance during the application process

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Hard Skills
Patient CareDocumentationConfidential Information ManagementComputer ProficiencyWeb-Based Applications
Soft Skills
Customer ServiceAdaptabilityProfessional Presentation
Tools & Technologies
Data SystemsHealthcare Software
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Diploma/GEDBasic Life Support (BLS)
Industry Keywords
Healthcare SettingOccupational HealthRegulatory RequirementsAccreditation StandardsPatient Flow